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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.39, 16,904.40 and 4,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.39, 16,904.40 and 4,695.24 is: 7,043.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.39 : 16,904.40 = 4,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.39/16,904.40 = 4,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.39x = 16,904.40 × 4,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.39x = 79,370,215.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,370,215.06/11,268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.62

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